Fire Protection Engineer

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We are searching for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team.

Oklo is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the development and execution of our fire protection program. This engineer will be instrumental in supporting fire hazard analyses, defining mitigation strategies for sodium-related fire risks, and integrating fire‑safety requirements into Oklo's advanced reactor design. The position will work closely with engineering and construction partners on the design of fire‑protection systems and the development of fire‑protection program documentation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fire protection engineering design and in implementing fire‑protection programs in industrial or high‑hazard environments. Nuclear industry experience is a strong plus, as is familiarity with NRC/DOE fire protection regulations, directives, and industry standards. Candidates should be comfortable working across engineering disciplines to ensure fire‑protection requirements are properly integrated into facility operations and system design.

• Define, build, and maintain a fire protection program, from technical basis documentation to inspection strategies and program implementation.
• Provide technical leadership for post‑fire safe shutdown analysis and fire hazards analysis (FHA), coordinating internal resources and external consultants as needed to ensure timely and high‑quality outputs.
• Integrate understanding of sodium fire hazards into design basis events and mitigation strategies. Influence system architecture, material choices, and suppression methods with sodium specific fire behavior in mind.
• Work across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, process, facility, plant operations, and I&C teams) to embed fire protection into physical layout, equipment design, operations planning, and accident scenarios ensuring practical, efficient, and regulatory sound solutions.
• Interpret and apply NFPA, DOE, NRC, and industry standards to meet fire safety and licensing requirements for non‑light‑water reactor systems.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, presentations, and reviews to internal design teams, senior leadership, and external/regulatory audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field.
• Experience performing post‑fire safe shutdown and fire hazards analyses in complex, safety‑critical systems and developing or implementing fire protection programs within industrial, energy, or nuclear environments.
• Familiarity with sodium fire hazards and mitigation strategies.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards: NFPA, applicable ASME, and nuclear‑specific fire safety regulations.

• Experienced in fire protection engineering, with a deep understanding of how fire safety integrates into complex, safety‑critical systems—particularly in advanced energy or industrial environments.
• Passionate about clean energy and excited to contribute meaningfully to making advanced fission a safe, scalable, and deployable reality.
• Eager to absorb new technical and regulatory information quickly and apply it in a fast‑moving, iterative environment. Able to navigate novel challenges where precedents may not yet exist.
• Willing to challenge conventional fire protection paradigms and explore new methods for solving tough technical and regulatory problems—particularly where sodium hazards and advanced reactors are concerned.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, high‑speed startup culture that values ownership, iteration, and creative problem‑solving over bureaucracy.
• Brings a thoughtful balance of critical thinking and innovative design to fire protection strategy—able to look beyond established templates while maintaining rigor and safety.
• Focused on identifying and leading implementation of practical, effective fire protection solutions that integrate seamlessly with system design and operational realities.
• Writes clear, concise, and persuasive technical documentation.
• Confident presenting ideas, strategies, and results across multidisciplinary teams,…